Davedstone
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I ordered a replacement starter solenoid as the original was faulty in the fact it was shorting and pulling current (with the big help of an auto-electrician) through the cold start feed cable (heavier gauge wire) which goes to the + side of the ignition coil.
In order to replace the solenoid the starter had to come off. Hard work as I am sure man would agree. So replaced the solenoid and with a struggle, lying on my back after about an hour or so re-fitted the starter and another hour or so, blind fitted (with new nut and bolts) the starter motor and all ready to start the car went to replace the negative lead on the battery only yo see a large spark, so knew something is not right. So I disconnected the leads going onto the starter solenoid only to discover short disappears.
I can't believe a new solenoid is faulty. Has anyone got a schematic which indicates what goes where as I have fitted the cables back as they cane off.
Looking at the solenoid below.
Looking at the layout and imagine a clock face.
12 o clock has the supply lead plus the red lead which goes to the alternator. The other red lead goes to the terminal at 1:00 o clock with the other lead going to the other terminal at 4 o clock. This is the starter lead which is from the ignition switch.
Now when I place my meter negative lead to earth and the positive lead to the terminal at 1:00 o clock I get a dead short. Why?
I would appreciate any help or advice.
Thanking everyone in advance.
Best regards,
Dave
In order to replace the solenoid the starter had to come off. Hard work as I am sure man would agree. So replaced the solenoid and with a struggle, lying on my back after about an hour or so re-fitted the starter and another hour or so, blind fitted (with new nut and bolts) the starter motor and all ready to start the car went to replace the negative lead on the battery only yo see a large spark, so knew something is not right. So I disconnected the leads going onto the starter solenoid only to discover short disappears.
I can't believe a new solenoid is faulty. Has anyone got a schematic which indicates what goes where as I have fitted the cables back as they cane off.
Looking at the solenoid below.
Looking at the layout and imagine a clock face.
12 o clock has the supply lead plus the red lead which goes to the alternator. The other red lead goes to the terminal at 1:00 o clock with the other lead going to the other terminal at 4 o clock. This is the starter lead which is from the ignition switch.
Now when I place my meter negative lead to earth and the positive lead to the terminal at 1:00 o clock I get a dead short. Why?
I would appreciate any help or advice.
Thanking everyone in advance.
Best regards,
Dave